IPE Hyderabad MBA Admission 2026 Begins @ipeindia.org; Apply till January 31

Garima Content Writer

Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 5, 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online till January 31, 2026, and shortlisted applicants will appear for GDPI rounds scheduled on February 14 and 21, 2026.

Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) Hyderabad has announced that admissions for its PGDM programme for the 2026–28 batch are currently open. Eligible candidates can apply online until January 31, 2026, as per the latest admission update released by the institute.

Direct Link – Apply Here for IPE Hyderabad MBA Admission 2026

Candidates who complete the application process will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) rounds, which are scheduled to be conducted on 14 February and 21 February 2026, as per the institute’s admission schedule.

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IPE Hyderabad PGDM 2026–28: Eligibility & Admission Process

Candidates applying for the PGDM programme at IPE Hyderabad must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Applicants should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA, while SC/ST/PwD candidates are eligible with 45% marks.

Admission Procedure

Interested candidates are required to register online for IPE admissions and submit the application form within the prescribed deadline. Applicants must appear in any one of the recognised management entrance examinations, including CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, or GMAT, and submit a valid score as part of the application process.

Based on entrance test scores and initial screening, shortlisted candidates will be invited for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The GDPI will be conducted by IPE Hyderabad in physical mode at the Hyderabad campus and selected major cities, as well as in online mode, as per the institute’s schedule. Timely updates regarding GDPI venues, mode, and schedule will be communicated to candidates through the official website and registered email IDs.

Selection Criteria

Final selection for admission will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s overall profile. The management aptitude test score carries a weightage of 35%, while academic record accounts for 15%. The PI holds the highest weightage of 45%, and the remaining 5% is allocated to sports achievements, extracurricular activities, academic diversity, and gender diversity.

Candidates are advised to check the official website of IPE Hyderabad (@ipeindia.org) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.